Janet Boss spoke these words of wisdom
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In article ,
(Melinda Shore) wrote:


Honestly, it sounds like proxy hypochondria to me. It's one
thing to be informed and another thing to *look* for health
problems.

Where is that line drawn though? I know FCRs (and Goldens) have high
cancer rates, CHD exists, etc. If I OFA, am I looking for a health
problem or being informed? If I poke all over a dog for lumps and bumps
and have them biopsied, am I a hypochondriac or a concerned and devoted
owner?


I think you are an educated, concerned and devoted owner.